Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Digital Design Architect to join our team of skilled professionals in developing innovative silicon IC designs. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full digital design flow—from requirements specification through implementation, verification, and documentation—while also providing technical leadership and direction to project teams.

 

Key Responsibilities

Define and devise the digital architecture of the next generation NFC productsLead the design and development of digital circuits for custom silicon ICs using RTL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog).Drive block- and top-level RTL implementation, synthesis, and timing closure in collaboration with physical design teams.Plan and execute robust functional verification strategies (UVM, directed testing, formal methods).Translate system-level requirements into detailed digital design specifications and documentation.Manage and ensure requirements traceability and compliance throughout the design lifecycle.Collaborate effectively with analog, software, systems, and test engineering teams.Serve as a technical leader or project lead—coordinating design activities, planning tasks, and mentoring junior engineers.Participate in and contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, and milestone readiness assessments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of experience in digital IC design, with a strong emphasis on RTL implementation and functional verification.Proven track record of successful tape-outs and silicon bring-up.Proficiency in HDL languages—SystemVerilog preferred—and solid experience with digital design tools (simulators, synthesis tools, static timing analysis, etc.).Deep understanding of ASIC design flows, timing analysis, and design constraints.Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of functionally leading teams and collaborating across cross-functional disciplines.Demonstrated problem-solving ability and a high degree of independence in achieving design goals on schedule.
Company Description

Renesas is a global semiconductor company providing hardware and software solutions for a range of cutting-edge technologies including self-driving cars, robots, automated factory equipment, and smart home applications. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas is a global, multi-billion dollar, publicly traded company headquartered in Japan, and has subsidiaries in 20 countries worldwide. Renesas is a dynamic, multi-cultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate and thrive. Renesas is extending our share in fast-growing data economy-related markets such as infrastructure and data center and strengthening our presence in the industrial/IOT and automotive segments. Our solutions drive products developed by major innovators around the world. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics.

Additional Information

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement of the Electrical and Electronics Industry, employment group H (https://www.feei.at/leistungen/informations-service/mindestlohne-und-gehalter). The monthly salary is paid 14 times a year. However, we offer a higher salary depending on your experience and qualifications. 

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.